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UK PM announces general election for July 4, 2024; Labour favoured to win
LONDON, United Kingdom- United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the general election in the UK will be held on July 4, 2024.
Sensation Ferries to discontinue service between Tortola & VG
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sensation Ferries announced today, April 12, 2024, it will discontinue operations between Tortola and Virgin Gorda, effective May 1, 2024.
Legendary Stone Haven Restaurant ‘permanently’ closes
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- In a sudden announcement that has shocked customers, the legendary local restaurant Stone Haven located in Purcell Estate announced today, September 25, 2023, that it has closed for good.
Non-stop concert to now be held @ Festival Grounds- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The ‘Non-stop Concert’ to be headlined by Jamaican artiste ‘Konshens’ will now be held at Festival Grounds in Road Town on June 30, 2023, instead of Brandywine Bay in the Seventh District as was previously announced.
Foreign charters no longer need licenses or work permits- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Unity Government led by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has scrapped trade license and work permit requirements for foreign-based commercial recreational vessels conducting charters or operating water taxis in the Virgin Islands.
‘I apologise, I’ve learnt my lesson, I’m back’- Dr Kedrick D. Pickering
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- As first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO), former Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration under the ousted National Democratic Party (NDP) Dr Kedrick D. Pickering will be running for political office at the 2023 General Election in the Virgin Islands.
Controversial Rosemary Cindy Rosan announces candidacy for 2023 General elections
LAMBERT BEACH RESORT, Tortola, VI- Just around 10:20 PM on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, controversial talk show host and social activist Rosemary Cindy Rosan announced her political candidacy for the 2023 General Elections of the Virgin Islands (VI).
Deputy CoP Alwin James announces retirement
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After nearly four decades in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Alwin James has announced his retirement as a law enforcement officer.
Summer Sizzle BVI 2021 postponed!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The spectacular and highly anticipated calendar event, Summer Sizzle BVI 2021, has been postponed.
$62.9M Phase 2 Economic Stimulus Plan rolled out by VIP Gov’t
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced a $62.9M Phase 2 Economic Stimulus Plan that has seen the allocation of funds to various sectors and initiatives.